The Institute for Principled Policy and Camp American have been jointly sponsoring classes of Institute on the Constitution for over two years now. One of our goals for this class is to prepare citizens for engaging actively in our governmental structures with a foundation of Biblical and constitutional principles to stand on.

In 2012, our goals became reality as two graduates of Institute on the Constitution, Jim Butler and Scott Cadle, decided to run for public office for the first time. Each stood for the office of Delegate in the West Virginia state Legislature. Each man had to win a multiple-candidate primary before moving onto the general election. On November 6th, Butler and Cadle each won a term in the legislature for their districts.

On Tuesday, December 4th, Delegate Scott Cadle of Letart and Delegate Jim Butler of Gallipolis Ferry were officially sworn in at the West Virginia State Capitol by Judge Thomas Evans. Judge Evans is a judge in the Fifth Judicial Circuit, which includes Mason, Jackson, Roane, and Calhoun Counties.

Delegate Cadle represents Northern Mason County, along with part of Putnam and Jackson Counties. Delegate Butler represents Southern Mason County and part of Putnam County. The first day of the 2013 Legislative Session will be January 9th, followed by a break until February 13th when the sixty day session begins.

We the People have the duty to restrain a government operating outside Constitutional boundaries. The Institute on the Constitution invites you to learn how by discovering your American heritage and birthright.

INSTITUTE ON THE CONSTITUTION – Course Description & Information

A great history and non-partisan government class for adults and teens to be introduced to the

U. S. Constitution, our Biblical heritage and the concept of limited government. Twelve weekly classes of approximately 2 hours each are comprised of a 30-minute video lecture, group review and discussion questions.

Beginning with the Bible you will learn of the origins of history, law and government, followed by stories of America’s discovery, settlement and evangelization from exciting, primary sources you never saw in school! Then, the worldview of the founding fathers is discussed, which leads straight to the text of the Constitution.

Your live instructor will be Barry Sheets, Executive Director of the Institute for Principled Policy and owner of Principled Policy Consulting, LLC. Barry has nearly two decades of experience working with elected officials and public policy. David Barton of Wallbuilders and Lt. Colonel John Eidsmoe are the video instructors. Barton is a master teacher with a vast collection and knowledge of founding era literature. Lt. Colonel Eidsmoe is a Constitutional attorney and professor with degrees in theology, law and political science. He is a published author and frequent lecturer at colleges, churches and community groups.

This timely and relevant course’s cost is $60 per person prior to October 28th. Registration after that date will be $75. Your course fee includes the 12 weekly lectures, a Student Manual, and a number of supplemental books that will be read during the course.

CLASS DATES AND TIME – Begins October 31st, 6:30-8:30 p.m. for 12 weeks

Institute on the Constitution is a 12-week training course on how to understand and use the Constitution of the United States to protect and promote our fundamental liberties under law. Students will be challenged to look at current events through the lens of the organic law of the land, not through the gimlet eye of the news media or even of many of our elected officials. Students will learn the history behind our founding documents, and the legitimate involvement citizens must engage in our constitutional representative Republic.

Your paid course registration includes 12 weekly 90-minute training classes, a student handbook, and supplemental materials valued at over $75. The course will be taught by Chuck Michaelis, executive director of Camp American, and Barry Sheets, executive director of the Institute for Principled Policy. We are also being sponsored by Oath Keepers.

The cost for this course is $60 per student if registration is made online before July 12, 2011. After this, or at the door, registration will be $75 per student. Students who complete the coursework will be eligible to be part of a graduation ceremony to be held on the last week of classes. There is no cost to class members who have all of their books AND bring a new student.

Classes will begin on July 19, 2011 at the Grace Bible Church 424 Gender Rd. Canal Winchester OH 43110. They will run from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Course materials will be given to paid students on the first evening of classes.

Pre-registration is STRONGLY encouraged. We need to know you’re coming so that we can have enough books. Pre-registration can be done online (click here), by telephone or by email. Contact Chuck Michaelis at 614-893-5986 , Barry Sheets at 614-989-5293 or email [email protected]

This ia a newly re-mastered version of the 2009 Camp American class on the Founders’ Foundations. This is a survey of the philosophy and theology that was being absorbed and worked into the founding era documents of the United States.

Camp American Executive Director Chuck Michaelis will be the guest on the next Gun Owners News Hour Radio show. Larry Pratt, Executive Director of Gun Owners of America is the host of the show. The subject of the show is Beware the Con-Con Con Job.

If you want to understand exactly why a “shackled” or “single amendment” convention cannot be called and controlled by the state, federal or any other legislatures then be sure to tune in at noon on Saturday February 5, 2011.

You can hear the program liveHERE. You will be able to listen to the archived program after it is live broadcast HERE.

Larry Pratt has been a frequent lecturer at Camp American and we look forward to inviting him again.

Just a quick update– my mistake! Yes, I was on the show but it aired February 12, not the 5th. Listen to the broadcast here.

Institute on the Constitution is a 12-week training course on how to understand and utilize the Constitution of the United States to protect and promote our fundamental liberties under law. Students will be challenged to look at current events through the lens of the organic law of the land, not through the gimlet eye of the news media or even of many of our elected officials. Students will learn the history behind our founding documents, and the legitimate involvement citizens must engage in our constitutional representative Republic.

Your paid course registration includes 12 weekly 90-minute training classes, a student handbook, and supplemental materials valued at over $75. The course will be taught by Chuck Michaelis, executive director of Camp American, and Barry Sheets, executive director of the Institute for Principled Policy. We are also being sponsored by Oath Keepers.

The cost for this course is $60 per student if registration is made online before March 5th. After this, or at the door, registration will be $75 per student. Students who complete the coursework will be eligible to be part of a graduation ceremony to be held on the last week of classes.

Classes will begin on March 7, 2011 at the Grace Bible Church 424 Gender Rd. Canal Winchester OH 43110. They will run from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Course materials will be given to paid students on the first evening of classes.

Pre-registration is STRONGLY encouraged. We need to know you’re coming so that we can have enough books. Pre-registration can be done online, by telephone or by email. Contact Chuck Michaelis at 614-893-5986 , Barry Sheets at 614-989-5293 or email [email protected]

Camp American Executive Director Chuck Michaelis appeared on Linda Harvey’s Mission Americaradio program on Tuesday January 18, 2011. The program is carried on WRFD in Columbus, OH.

The subject was Beware The Con-Con Con Job– Why a New Constitutional Convention Would Be Disastrous to the United States. Barry Sheets, the Director of the Institute For Principled Policy, of which Chuck is also the Vice-chairman, was guest host and conducted the interview.

Chuck Michaelis, Executive Director of Camp American, will deliver a talk entitled “Beware The Con-Con Con Job” at the Institute On the Constitution’s ‘First Friday’ event on Friday November 5, 2010 at 7:00pm. The event is being held at Heritage Community Church: 8146 Quarterfield Rd., Severn, MD 21144.

Chuck will discuss the current push for new constitutional conventions at the federal and several state levels. Chuck will discuss the tactics being used to maneuver the public into demanding a new convention, analyze and refute the arguments in favor and discuss the new constitutional model that is already and waiting to be adopted at the federal level.

Please join us at what will certainly be THE most important conference of the year, the 2010 Freedom Action Conference. Veteran Camp American teachers, Tom DeWeese (American Policy Center), Larry Pratt (Gun Owners of America), Dr. Michael Coffman (Environmental Perspectives, Inc), Barry Sheets (Principled Consulting) and Chuck Michaelis (Executive Director of Camp American and Vice-chairman of the Institute For Principled Policy) are all teaching sessions on their various areas of expertise.

Camp American Executive Director Chuck Michaelis will be joining with Larry Greenley of the John Birch Society to give a presentation on “Why We Must Stop The Con Con.”

There are several levels of registration including a “Student” registration at a fraction of the cost and discounts for couples attending the conference together.